Ticket Sales for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Are About to Begin — Here’s What You Need to Know

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins on September 10 with the first ticket sale phase, and it starts with an exclusive opportunity for Visa cardholders.

Here’s how it works:

Visa is the official payment method for this first phase. Fans must create a FIFA ID at FIFA.com/tickets and register their interest between September 10 and 19 to enter the Visa presale lottery. If selected, you’ll receive an email from FIFA starting September 30 with a specific date and time in October to purchase your tickets. Only Visa cards can be used for this round of sales. This is just the first phase — more opportunities will be available later for fans without a Visa card or those looking to buy more tickets.

FIFA expects huge demand, so this process helps manage access fairly and securely.

You can already buy hospitality packages (premium ticket experiences) at FIFA.com/hospitality.

Important: Tickets alone do not guarantee entry into the host countries (USA, Mexico, or Canada). Make sure to check visa and travel requirements in advance.

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and three host nations, the 2026 World Cup will be the biggest and most inclusive tournament in history — and it all starts now.